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Maria la Gorda

Wall/Reef

Near Guanahacabibes

Depth: 5–35 mLevel: Open WaterNovember-April
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A biosphere reserve at the western tip of Cuba, with more than 50 all but pristine dive sites.

Depth

5–35 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

25 m

A biosphere reserve at the western tip of Cuba, with more than 50 all but pristine dive sites.

Location

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1 park within 30 km.

Maria la Gorda: 40 documented species

Ecosystem

ReefWall

Nearby parks

What is there to see on land, near this site?

12 km away

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Same country: Cuba

Same country: Cuba

Same country: Cuba

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Water temperature

27 °C

Current

Weak to moderate

Access

Shore/Boat

Best season

November-April

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

45 USD / dive

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Best season
November-April
Approx. price
45 USD / dive
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Same type of dive: Reef, Wall

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Common Sea FanNot Evaluated

Common Sea Fan

Gorgonia ventalina

Great BarracudaLeast Concern

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

Blue CrabNot Evaluated

Blue Crab

Callinectes sapidus

Great Land CrabNot Evaluated

Great Land Crab

Cardisoma guanhumi

Atlantic Ghost CrabNot Evaluated

Atlantic Ghost Crab

Ocypode quadrata

Portuguese Man-of-warNot Evaluated

Portuguese Man-of-war

Physalia physalis

Queen ConchNot Evaluated

Queen Conch

Lobatus gigas

Spotted Eagle RayEndangered

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

Grooved Brain CoralCritically Endangered

Grooved Brain Coral

Diploria labyrinthiformis

Elkhorn CoralCritically Endangered

Elkhorn Coral

Acropora palmata

Staghorn CoralCritically Endangered

Staghorn Coral

Acropora cervicornis

Branching Fire CoralNot Evaluated

Branching Fire Coral

Millepora alcicornis

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Guanahacabibes

Reef/Wall

Jardines de la Reina

Cuba

Up to 30 m · Open Water

Grey reef · silky

See dive site
Wall/Cave

Punta Francés

Cuba

Up to 40 m · Advanced Open Water

Reef sharks · groupers

See dive site
Wreck/Reef

Varadero

Cuba

Up to 30 m · Open Water

Reef fish · lobsters

See dive site
ParkGuanahacabibes12 km away
CountryCuba
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